OVERVIEW OF ATHENA ATHENA

Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability, and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Trauma Services Division, is seeking a Clinical Counselor to provide direct individual and group clinical counseling, assessment, and case management services to survivors of partner abuse and domestic violence offenders. This is a full-time, temporary position with potential to renew, located in Rockville, MD, and eligible for telework at $42.00-50.00/hr.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide direct individual and group clinical counseling to survivors of partner abuse and domestic violence offenders Obtain client-specific information including background, physical and psychological trauma, mental health/substance abuse history, and other needs and concerns Conduct clinical evaluations and make initial and follow-on clinical assessments or program eligibility determinations Make referrals, and prepare and execute treatment plans, tracking client progress Prepare and maintain case files and reports Enroll, link, or refer clients to available community resources, programs, services, and benefits Collaborate with criminal justice providers Attend case consultation meetings with internal and external providers to discuss client service plans and outcomes Conduct assessments with Spanish-speaking clients Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience providing direct clinical counseling to survivors of partner abuse and/or domestic violence offenders Strong clinical assessment, evaluation, and treatment planning skills Case management experience, including documentation, reporting, and progress tracking Ability to collaborate effectively with criminal justice partners and external service providers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Spanish Bilingual

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field required Active Maryland license required prior to appointment and maintained throughout employment: LCPC, LCMFT, LCADC, LCSWC, or Licensed Psychologist (no substitutions) Minimum two years of professional experience rendering

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Working hours standard business hours Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds

SUCCESSFUL ATHENA EMPLOYEES WILL DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS

You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future. You like to make your employer look good. You find solutions, where others only see problems. You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well. You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole. You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ATHENA INCLUDE

Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better. Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full-time employment. Health Savings Account. Pet insurance. 401k with a generous employer match. ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee. Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children. Short and Long Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal. Paid Time Off 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, accrued weekly beginning on your first day of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, or personal time. Recognized Unpaid Holidays (PTO Optional) New Year's Day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party. ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #

ATHENAJobs-HIGH Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you currently hold an active Maryland license as an LCSW-C, LMSW, or LCPC? Do you have at least 2 years of professional experience providing clinical counseling, case management, or related behavioral health services, including experience working with survivors of domestic/partner abuse and/or domestic violence offenders?

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person